University of Denver · 8 hours ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$62K/yr - $70K/yr
0+ years expThe University of Denver is offering a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship focused on early STEM education and teaching. The role involves engaging in various research projects, collaborating with research staff, and supporting innovative initiatives in early childhood STEM learning.
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Responsibilities
Assist in comprehensive reviews of literature and practices in early childhood STEM learning
Support the design and execution of research methodologies aligned with study objectives
Help in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
Co-author scientific papers and assist in the preparation of grant proposals
Participate in conferences and help develop outreach materials like newsletters and infographics
Support the development and refinement of microlearning resources and instructional guides for children, parents, and teachers
Contribute to managing and creating web content and digital tools for educational programs in ongoing early STEM projects
Assist in organizing STEM-focused events and support technical training initiatives
Take a leadership role in a large, funded project
Aid in monitoring project timelines and milestones
Assist with the coordination among team members to foster collaboration
Participate in regular project meetings
Contribute to internal team efforts to align research activities
Support collaborations with external partners such as academic institutions and other collaborators
Join interdisciplinary discussions to contribute fresh perspectives
Attend meetings and workshops with community partners
Support liaisons with stakeholders to align educational efforts with community needs
Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups
Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Prepare and/or present written communications that pertain to controversial and complex topics
Can redirect communication or correspondence to appropriate team or unit
Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, deal with complex factors not easily evaluated
Decisions require considerable judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in areas where there is little precedent
Work requires the ability to act independently and the formulation and administration of policies and programs for major division or functions
Identifying resolve/redirect complex problems or issues that require detailed investigation, analysis and interpretation
Speak articulately and thoughtfully on an impromptu basis
Identify and resolve/redirect complex problems or issues that require detailed investigation, analysis and interpretation
Handle situations that require unusual sensitivity, diplomacy and composure. May include handling confidential information
Results are defined and incumbent uses existing practices as guidelines to determine specific work methods and carries out work activities independently; supervisor is available to resolve problems
Involves general instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work
Qualification
Required
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.): A Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Education, STEM Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Psychology, or a closely related discipline. The doctoral degree should reflect advanced knowledge and research skills in areas pertinent to early childhood STEM learning and development
Minimum of 0-2 years experience
Preferred
Minimum of 3-4 years experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition benefit
ECO pass
Company
University of Denver
The University of Denver is a private research university in Denver, Colorado.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Caring for Denver Foundation
2023-03-29Grant· $0.03M
2021-11-19Grant
Leadership Team
Mark Aoyagi
Co-Director of Sport & Performance Psychology; Professor
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